Camreon Bogan
Artist name : KiraKira Artistry LLC
United States of America
https://www.kirakiraartistry.com
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I am a professional kimono dresser, photographer, and makeup artist – with over 12 years of experience – working in New York City. I lived in Japan for nearly five years and graduated from Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, where I began KiraKira Artistry LLC. At KiraKira Artistry LLC, I feel privileged to be able to share the beauty of kimono and tsumami kanzashi with my clients and colleagues. In my free time, I also have enjoyed learning the arts of wasai, temari, kotsuzumi, and Nihon Buyo.
Reasons you applied the teacher’s certification
I began making kanzashi 12 years ago. I believe formal training and certification paths play an important role in preserving traditional arts and ensuring that practitioners can develop a deep understanding of their craft from an inside perspective. Since I was young, I have always had a deep appreciate for the classical arts and culture of Japan. Being a kimono dresser, tsumami zaiku feels like a natural path to pursue as it’s an integral component in completing each ensemble. The fabric, colors and composition of tsumami kanzashi tell a story without any words. I am ecstatic to have received training in the traditional construction methods of tsumami kanzashi. I am grateful that I can now share this art with others.
